Canada at risk of more cyberattacks, warns defence minister.

Canadian Defence Minister Warns of Increasing Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

By Joe Brock

SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand said on Saturday that the country’s critical infrastructure was increasingly being targeted by cyberattacks, posing a significant threat to the economy of the world’s fourth-largest crude oil producer.

According to Anand, there has been a rise in cyberattacks across North America, with no attribution to any state-sponsored actors. The U.S. State Department recently warned of China’s capability to launch cyberattacks against oil and gas pipelines and rail systems. Multinational energy companies like Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell have major operations in Canada, which is home to several large oil pipelines that are crucial for global crude supplies.

Anand spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s top security meeting, where rising tensions between the United States and China have dominated proceedings. Chinese military officials have accused the U.S. and its allies of using the conference to gang up on Beijing and open divisions in the Asia-Pacific region. Anand warned that China has become an increasingly disruptive global power and that Canada is advising its organizations and companies to take mitigation measures against cyberattacks.

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